Finding the Third Proportional to 101,583 and 154,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,583 and 154,953 is: 236,362.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,583 : 154,953 = 154,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,583/154,953 = 154,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,583x = 154,953 × 154,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,583x = 24,010,432,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,010,432,209/101,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,362.70
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